Driver - Otr Trucking - Ruston

The midstream segment of the energy industry is a critical business, and at Genesis Energy, we know how to capitalize on emerging opportunities. That’s why we look for people who are creative in spirit, entrepreneurial by nature and customer-focused in practice. Think you have what it takes to join our team? Genesis Energy employees are a diverse collection of specialized professionals with backgrounds and experiences from companies of all sizes. Our employees and work locations are spread across the United States, as far west as Texas, north to Wyoming and east to Florida. We are committed to the highest health, safety and environmental standards to protect our employees, our business assets and the communities in which we operate and invest.
An Over the Road (OTR) Truck Driver is dispatched to drive a tractor/cargo tank to a specific location (shipper) load product and deliver to a specific location (consignee). Driver inspects all operating equipment for proper working order and safety conditions, and reports load information to initiate billing, accounting and payroll processes.
Key Duties:

• Actively participates in and promotes the Company’s safety programs.
• Drive and operate an 18-wheel tractor/semi-trailer (cargo tank) to safely transport bulk liquid product.
• Follow dispatched instructions to drive the tractor/cargo tank to a specific location (shipper) load product and deliver to a specific location (consignee).
• Prepare and maintain electronic Hours of Service Logs and complete/submit other required paperwork.
• Inspect tractor and trailer for safety concerns and ensure all operating equipment is in proper working order and meets safety conditions.
• Load/unload cargo tanks, which may require opening/closing dome lid atop trailer, opening/closing valves and starting/stopping pump. Driver is required to be in attendance during transfer process.
• Communicate with dispatch the Bill of Lading information to initiate billing, accounting and payroll processes appropriately.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Two plus years of verifiable tractor/semi-trailer driving experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL with Tank and Hazardous Materials endorsements (X)
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment medical exam.
• This position must adhere to applicable D.O.T. regulations and/or is considered a Safety Sensitive position, and as such, is subject to pre-employment and random Drug and Alcohol testing.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must possess a driving record which contains no more the two (2) moving violations convictions during the previous three (3) years.
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• TWIC card preferred.

Genesis Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.